These data were collected in 2007 and represent the economic situation in Timor Leste at that time. More recent data on many of the topics covered in this survey can be accessed on the website of the Timor Leste National Statistics Directorate.The data from the Timor Leste 2008 extension survey are also being distributed with the main survey data. The extension survey revisited one third of the households in May-December 2008 to explore different facets of household welfare and behavior in the country.

The Timor Leste 2007 Survey of Living Standards Field Manual contains important information on how the individual questions in the questionnaire were administered. It includes basic definitions and instructions on how to complete the interview.

The Timor Leste 2007 Survey of Living Standards Extension household questionnaire is an essential tool for using the data. In addition to containing the questions, it also contains codes and skip patterns.

The Timor Leste 2007 Survey of Living Standards Extension Field Manual contains important information on how the individual questions in the questionnaire were administered. It includes basic definitions and instructions on how to complete the interview.

Justice for the Poor (J4P) is a World Bank program that focuses on mainstreaming justice considerations and conflict management into development processes. In Timor Leste J4P began in July 2008 with the support of AusAID.

The Timor Leste 2007 Survey of Living Standards Extension data were used to prepare several reports:

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